CR Surf Report for 4/20/08 (new layout!)

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Costa Rica's Weekly Surf Report
Volume 9, Issue 430
April 20th, 2008

Contents

Pic of the Week
National Forecast
Tides
Top News
Area Reports & Forecasts

go to www.CRSURF.com





PIC OF THE WEEK
Fins out and eyeing that lip

Taken by: John Lyman



Sponsors


Tico Travel - Surf Trips
info@...


Hermosa Beach House
Playa Hermosa
2643-7178
E-mail


www.dolsey.com
WHOLESALE SURFBOARDS
Epoxy, poly, softtops
SURFBOARD MATERIALS
blanks, resin, cloth,fins,boxes
LEASHES, BOARDBAGS,
BODYBOARDS 38" - 46"
www.rashguards.com


Island Hoppers TV
Bringing you the best
surfing in da islands.


CR Travel Guide DVD
Only from Vertical Pics
E-mail


Horizon Surf & Yoga Retreat
in Santa Teresa
2640-0524
E-mail


Hotel Marea Brava
in Playa Hermosa
1-866-727-2577 or
in C.R. 2643-7043
E-mail


The Backyard Hotel
in Playa Hermosa
2643-7011
E-mail


The Surfer's Guide to Costa Rica www.surfingtravel.com


Lohelani Catamaran Tours
714-957-8144 (U.S.)
Surf tours on the Pacific Coast
E-mail


Hotel Poseidon
Phone toll free: 888-643-1242
in Jaco.: 2643-1642
reservations@...


Safari Surf School
Nosara
info@...


Walt Paraiso Hotel
2215-1515 fax: 2778-8069
waltparaiso@...


Esencia Hotel & Villas
2640-0420 Fax: 2640-0381
info@...


Luz de Vida Hotel
2640-0320 Fax: 2640-0319
info@...


Vista de Olas Hotel
Ph/Fax: 2640-0183
info@...


Hotel Diuwak
2787-0087 Fax: 2787-0089
info@...


Hotel Domilocos
2787-0244
reservations@...


Delfin Beach Front Resort
2778-8054
info@...


Green Iguana Surf Camp
Group & Private Lessons
in Dominical
2787-0157 or
8825-1381


A Surfer's Dream
House in Playa Negra
info@...


Blue Trailz Surf Adventures
in Tamarindo (2653-0221)
info@...

Dona Paulina's
Restaurant and Cabinas
in Playa Negra (2652-9158)
infodonapaulina@...


CR Surfing Guide
619-520-3545
gustavo@...


Cashew Hill Jungle Lodge
Ph/fax: 2750-0256
in Puerto Viejo
reservations@...

Witchs Rock Surf Camp
Ph: 2653-1262
reservations@
witchsrocksurfcamp.com


Third World Surf in Jaco
thirdworldproductionscr@... Phone: 643-1497


Ranchos Itauna
Ph/Fax: (506) 640 0095
ranchositauna@...


Nature Cabina for rent
near Dominical Beaches
qpb@...


La Sirena Hotel
Downtown Quepos
1-800-493-8426
info@...


Teen Spanish in Costa Rica
info@...
1-800-897-0025
in the U.S. and Canada
or (505) 897-7348


Cafe Playa Negra
Bed & Breakfast & Bistro
Tel/fax : (506) 652-9351
cafeplayanegra@...


Costa Paraiso Lodge
(787-0025) in Dominicalito
info@...

Green Iguana Surf Camp
(825-1381) in Dominical
admin@...


Villas Rio Mar
(787-0052
fax 787-0054)
in Playa Dominical
info@...


School of the World in Jaco
Phone: 643-2462
info@...

Kevin's Transfers
(506) 643-2604 office
(712) 361 -9218 cel
comeeds@...


Cabinas Las Olas
(658-8315 Fax:
658-8331)
in Playa Avellanas
olassa@...


Surf Reporters

Hotel Las Tortugas (2653-0423)
in Playa Grande
E-mail


Walking On Water Surf Shop
in Jaco
Surf Report
2643-3844
E-mail


Hotel Buenisimo
in Santa Teresa
E-mail
2640-0694


John Lyman Photography
based near Tamarindo
E-mail


Land Assurance
in Dominical
E-mail
(787-0291)

Witchs Rock Surf Camp
in Tamarindo
1-888-318-SURF
local CR# 653-1262
E-mail


Coconut Harrys
in Playa Guiones
2682-0574
E-mail


Witchs Rock Surf Trips
Playa de Coco
(2670-1869)
E-mail



Hotel Totem
Playa Cocles
2750-0758
Fax: 750-0825
E-mail





NATIONAL FORECAST
4/14 - 4/20

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thur

Fri

Sat

Sun
Caribbean

overhead

waist to chest high

waist high

knee or less

knee high

knee or less

head to overhead
North Pacific

overhead

headhigh

waist to chest

waist to chest

chest high

overhead

overhead
South Pacific

1 foot overhead

overhead

head high

chest to head

chest to head

1 foot overhead

1 foot overhead

Overview - Caribbean Coast - Fading East swell leaves surfers dry by Tuesday, dropping down to waist high and smaller by Wednesday through the weekend.


Pacific Coast - Overhead surf from the SSW continues through Monday morning, but will drop slowly through the day and through Tuesday. Wednesday through Friday have minimal surf, but another SSW swell shows Saturday with more overhead waves. The next big SW swell arrives a week from Thursday (5/1).


To do your own forecast - use our links at www.crsurf.com/surflink.html




TIDES for 4/20/08 (add ~50 min. each day)
see all tides for the month


FULL MOON TONIGHT!
Low Tide: .55 feet at 8:44 a.m.
High Tide: 8.91 feet at 2:59 p.m.


New Moon - May 5th




TOP NEWS

The final stop on the CNS tour is in Playa Hermosa at Terraza del Pacifico. The 6-star event runs April 25th-26th.


International Surfing Artist Glenn Martin will be showing his oil paintings of local scenes, Jaco/Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica at the Quiksilver Award Event, Doce Lunas Hotel/Spa, April 25-26, Noon-Evening and at the Beach of Playa Hermosa Backyard Bar/Hotel , May 3-4, noon-evening. E-mail him for more information.


Tamarindo Restarts Lifeguard Program with help of business sponsors, from The Beach Times.

Those planning a trip to the waves of Tamarindo, Langosta, Grande, Negra or Avellanas down here in Costa Rica, don't forget to give back to these same breaks by joining the first chapter of Surfrider Costa Rica. All money from proceeds of memberships and t-shirts sales go to our beach clean up campaigns, water testing and environmental education. You can sign up or get a great Surfrider Tamarindo t-shirt at Sports Club Sports Bar Langosta. For more info, contact Lock Cooper - Co- chair Surfrider Tamarindo.

Talamancan's BriBri Indians are wary of new marina possibilities in Puerto Viejo, from the Tico Times.

How about a free Dakine tractop? Just order any World or Ultimate Travel bag and get one sent to your doorstep. The lowest prices are found in the CRSurf Shop.


AREA REPORTS

** From Louis at Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande (4/19)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Some double overhead sets are mixing with the well overhead consistent surf. Surprisingly the wind is holding in the afternoon for the high tides which are high enough to throw backwash into the high tide surge excitement. The water has been a little nippy but is warming up now as the wind backs off.

WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): If it doesn't get any bigger and the wind holds for the afternoon high tides, the surf should continue to be excellent until the high tides shift to the morning window in a few days.

BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: Pick your peak.

** From photographer John Lyman, Lyman Photos in Playa Negra - (4/12)

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: The surf at Playa Negra has been waist to head high with fair to good shape. Sunny and light offshores in the mornings but turning onshore well before noon. The last few days has had rain the in afternoons. The seasons are changing. The water temp is 82 degrees.

WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): The waves will be picking up over the weekend and into the first part of the upcoming week. A steep angle South swell will make it's way to the best exposed south facing beaches with head high plus surf and some bigger sets every hour. Still great beach weather. Don't forget your sunscreen.

BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: We have high tide running through the mornings this week so check out Playa Negra early. You'll find head high plus surf and not a lot of people out here. The crowd gets thick around 8:00.

NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS- Noticias y dias especiales: A whole herd of surfing midgets at Little Hawaii . See the photos at www.lymanphotos.sbpix.com .

** From Steve at Coconut Harrys Surf Shop in Playa Guiones -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Solid swell over 2-3 ft overhead. The outgoing low tide conditions in the morning are causing some big close outs. Waves improved as the tide came in until the wind turned onshore. Hoping for a glass off evening session.

WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): More big waves and hopefully better shape for Sunday morning.

BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: It might pay to drive to some other spots, Garza, Pelada, Rivermouth... Good luck!!

** From Erik at SurfingNosara.com in Playa Guiones (4/19) -

Andrew here for your early Saturday morning report from Guiones. The swell really filled in last night and everyone's waiting to see what the higher tide will bring. We're approaching dead low as of photo time and you've gotta be really picky and find the right shoulder. There is a small crew outside snagging some good ones. Sets are almost double overhead. Could be a really good day to travel to some of the bigger wave spots. The wind is light, so I don't expect it to stay offshore all morning today like it's been doing this week. Grab your bigger board and go get some!!

** From Chuck at Walking on Water Surf Shop in Jaco (4/19) -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Hey its here, some great surf in the neighborhood ! Up to 3 ft over head and light winds with no rain just like you would want April to be ! Congrats to Jose Calderon on his new sponsorship with Split he will be going on to represent Costa Rica in France in June and will be sure to do great next weekend at Terrazas ! Nice job and looks like Split will also pickup one of BlowFish Surfshop riders from Dominical "ROBERTO" ! Nice work guys! Just go surfing! Chuck and the CREW at W.O.W. SURF!

** From Steve at Jazzy's River House in Dominical (4/19)-

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: well overhead set waves/clean all day

WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): clear, blue sky morning (sat) - more of the same...

BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: dominical, unless the swell builds fast then maybe the point.

** From Brice at Land Assurance in Dominical -

AREA WAVE HEIGHTS AND CONDITIONS - Tamano de las olas y condiciones: Head high...maybe a few inches over...but somehow the point is crowded and the beach empty...???

WHAT TO EXPECT (weather and waves) - Que va a pasar (clima y olas): Same for a few days. Many different events from different directions making for peaks here and there.

BEST PLACE TO SURF IN YOUR AREA - El mejor lugar a surfear en su area: The beach at Dominical is my bet but everyone else seems to be picking other locations.




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